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What are your tips for saving money and reducing waste? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by Addition@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Here's a couple examples from my life:

Safety Razor. I get a better shave and it's like $15 for 100 razor blades, which lasts me a couple years. Way way way better than the disposable multi-blade Gillette things, which sell 5 heads for $20.
Handkerchiefs. I am prone to allergies, so instead of constantly buying disposable tissues, we now have a stack of handkerchiefs that can just be used a few times and then thrown in the wash. This has also saved me loads.

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[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

The biggest bills are usually from heating and cooling. In the winter try to set your thermostat a few degrees lower and just use a blanket while you're sitting watching TV or whatever. Usually if you're up moving around doing housework or whatever being cold isn't a problem.

Also if you have a hot water heater you can set it a few degrees lower and it won't use as much energy.